Converting 5.71822 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.71822 to a fraction

Result

5.71822 =
285911
50000
Mixed number:
5
35911
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 5.71822 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

5.71822 × 100000 = 571822

Step 3: Write as a fraction

5.71822 =

571822
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 571822 and 100000.

GCD(571822, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

571822
100000

=

571822 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

285911
50000
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